Stimulating Rock Latino by Javi Carabalí
Colombia’s Javi Carabalí offers his “Corazón Espinado,” and does so with soaring Santana-like guitar leads, a driving Latin rock feel and refreshingly non-glossy production values.…
Remarkable Taiwanese Amalgamation by 3PEOPLEMUSIC
3PEOPLEMUSIC – Him, Her, It, and Three (Wind Music in 2024) Taiwanese ensemble 3PEOPLEMUSIC has released its third album “Him, Her, It, and Three. The…
Irresistible Latin Jazz by Percussionist Nique Quentin
Netherlands-based conguero and bandleader Nique Quentin has a Latin jazz scorcher called “Vámonos de Rumba” that serves as a handy reminder of how lively and…
Award-winning Ivorian Singer-songwriter Dobet Gnahoré Announces U.S. Tour
Award-winning Ivorian singer-songwriter Dobet Gnahoré will be touring North America this summer. Her most recent album is Couleur. A new release is scheduled for June…
Dana Cooper Celebrates over 50 years of songwriting and performing on The Ghost of Tucumcari
Dana Cooper – The Ghost of Tucumcari (2024) Dana Cooper’s 32nd studio album, The Ghost of Tucumcari, is scheduled for release on May 17, 2024.…
Delroy Wilson, Jamaica’s Influential Cool Operator
Delroy Wilson – The Cool Operator (Gorgon Records, 2024) This compilation, by Gorgon Records, shines the spotlight upon none other than Delroy Wilson, aka “The…
Eric Wink Reimagines Bossa Nova
American multi-instrumentalist Eric Wink does a bright and engaging take on the classic bossa nova style with “Inconsolable,” a swinging piece featuring perfectly suited vocals…
International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Reveals the 2023 Winners
The 2023 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced the winners in the World Music category. Selected by a panel of judges composed of prominent music…
Junior Sisk Shares “Memories of Mother”
Junior Sisk’s latest album, If There’s a Will There’s a Way (Mountain Fever Records), includes the standout track “Memories of Mother.” This piece reflects Sisk’s…
Slack Key ‘Ohana’s Tribute to Hawaiian Cowboy Culture
Slack Key ‘Ohana – Hawaiian Cowboy (Pacific Records, 2024) Slack Key ‘Ohana, a Hawaiian band based in Kaleponi (California), presents Hawaiian Cowboy, a fascinating album…